08/07/2019
What future do boutique fund managers have?
Many believe this is a direct consequence of complex and costly post-crisis regulation.
Alternative Investments
08/07/2019
Hargreaves Lansdown bosses give up bonuses in wake of Woodford woes
It is also believed that company bosses will restate their call for Mr Woodford to drop his management fee for as long as the fund remains suspended.
08/07/2019
Hedge funds short Jupiter and Schroders amid fund industry woes
Steven Cohen among the short sellers betting against the UK investment industry
08/06/2019
Swiss Re subsidiary makes $515 million acquisition
The transaction will mean passing on 200,000 customer policies
08/06/2019
London property developments expect proximity to famous landmarks will boost sales, prices
Greenwich Peninsula, Marylebone Square and Battersea Power Station bank on iconic buildings and addresses to attract buyers
08/05/2019
KKR to acquire majority stake in German fintech heidelpay from AnaCap
KKR will acquire a majority shareholding in the company, with Mirko Hüllemann, founder and CEO of heidelpay, and other key managers remaining as long-term shareholders.
08/05/2019
The Times view on Al Rayan bank: Finance for Fundamentalism
A bank owned by the Qatari state is providing services to Islamist-linked British groups that have been shunned by other UK banks.
08/05/2019
Alternative finance pioneer looks to offload peer-to-peer holdings
The move comes as the industry falls under increasing scrutiny following the collapse of peer-to-peer lender Lendy
08/05/2019
UK plc posts weakest performance in three years as economic slowdown takes its toll
The top-line performance was poor for larger and smaller companies alike.
08/02/2019
LSE confirms £22bn Refinitiv merger
The Transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading, UK headquartered, global financial markets infrastructure provider
08/02/2019
Landmark Office Building Acquired for £68M
The grade II-listed building is multi-let to tenants, including the secretary of state for defence, Brabners, Jackson Canter, Regus, DLA Piper and Brookes Bell .
08/02/2019
Allianz Profit Climbs as Pimco Lures $25 Billion New Money
Property and casualty insurance hit by lower investment result
08/02/2019
Private investors commit GBP8m to Connection Capital fund
The alternative lending market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, driven by advances in technology, increased access to data, a supportive regulatory environment and increased willingness on the part of consumers and SMEs to engage with non-
08/01/2019
Investors' risk aversion sees Amundi's AUM drop €4.8bn in Q2
Treasury products proved to be the biggest source of outflows, with a loss of €13.4 billion over the first six months of the year
08/01/2019
ING's second quarter beats forecasts as bank lures new customers
Higher volumes and resilient lending margins supported earnings despite the ongoing low interest rate environment.
08/01/2019
Call for mortgage and pension to be combined in new product
The ACA response notes that legislation, for example for auto-enrolment, favours saving for retirement over other forms of savings.
08/01/2019
Bluegem acquires Medavita
The Group has strong R&D capabilities in new products development and formulation leveraging on a highly skilled team of technical experts
08/01/2019
Equistone to acquire Bulgin
Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.
08/01/2019
Yorkshire Private Equity Investment Falls - KPMG
The truth is that private equity firms remain hungry to invest
08/01/2019
Broadridge Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2019 Results
Guidance of 5-9% Diluted EPS Growth and 8-12% Adjusted EPS Growth in Fiscal Year 2020